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March 25, 2009 / Sports & Outdoors

Getting out of the drink

These guys got a clear understanding that snowmobiling on the Carrabassett River in late March could present a soggy experience. Here volunteers assist in pulling a sled up the icy river banks along Route 27 last Saturday afternoon. More...

Defense

Cal Dixon of Avon, playing for the Heat team, guards Sun's point guard Colby Wheaton of Phillips in the MTA Junior Development Program last Wednesday. The Heat won that game 37-29 with Dixon scoring a game-high 21 points. More...

Baja's got wings

Abe "Baja" Fast takes to the air during Saturday's Junk Jam at Sugarloaf. Fast's unique style won the spectators' appreciation. (Heidi Murphy photo) More...

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Saddleback's Royal Coachman chairlift. More...

Friends at work on Maine Maple Sunday

Carly Wilson (left to right), Finn Towle, Mia Luce, Hayden Luce, Callie Towle and Eben Wilson go from tree to tree in the neighborhood emptying buckets of sap last Sunday, Maine Maple Sunday. More...

Warren Cook featured speaker at CVOA annual meeting

Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — It's CVOA's birthday … and they're having a party. The Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association will hold its ninth annual meeting March 28 at the Sugarloaf Golf Course Clubhouse. More...

Maine skiers compete in US Alpine Championships

PORTLAND — Two Maine skiers are competing at the US National Alpine Championships taking place through March 29 at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. Ben Morse, 16, of Carrabassett Valley is a senior at Carrabassett Valley Academy. More...

Club to meet second Thursdays

Quad Runners ATV Club

KINGFIELD — The Kingfield Quad Runners will be holding its 2009 monthly meetings at the Kingfield Fire Department at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month May through October. More...

Cardboard box racing returns to Saddleback

RANGELEY -- On Saturday, March 28, Saddleback Maine Ski Resort will be holding its 5th annual Cardboard Box Race. This event, a perennial favorite at Saddleback, is more of a show than a race. More...

Babe Ruth sign-up underway

NORTH FRANKLIN COUNTY — Signup for the upcoming Babe Ruth baseball season is now happening for the North Franklin teams consisting of the MSAD #58 geographic district and Rangeley Lakes Region. The league is for athletes ages 13 to 15. More...

River Run is a boilin'

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

STRONG — The River Run Maple Products farm on the South Strong Road in Strong was among the many maple syrup product businesses that held open house on Sunday in Franklin County to celebrate Maine Maple Sunday. More...